'United Buddy Bears' Sydney, Australia, Berlin, Germany, Vienna, Austria

This tri-country event was organized to bring awareness to the education of school children in Africa.

'Lighthouses on Parade' Portland, Maine

Sixty lighthouses went on the auction block September of 2003. "One of the largest, high profile events our community has ever seen".

'urbanart' Melbourne, Australia

'urbanart' is an independent, non-profit artist group based in Melbourne, Australia that has exposure all over the Asia-Pacific region. This site spans project from 1993 to 2004.

'The Trail of Painted Ponies' New Mexico

This public art event has evolved into one of the biggest, most anticipated landmark events year after year.

'These Boots Were Made For Talking' Cheyenne, Wyoming

This popular 2004 public art campaign raised money for the support of the majestic Cheyenne Union Pacific Train Depot (a national historic landmark). 'Big Boots' added color to downtown Cheyenne.

'Winged Horse Extravaganza' Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Benefiting the 'Corolla Wild Horse Fund' and the 'Monument to a Century of Flight', this 2004 event featured ninety-nine pegasus horses beautifully embellished by local artists.

'Penquin Parade' Youngstown, Ohio

These cute little wingless critters were wearing anything but tuxedos and generated much interest in the Youngstown area.

'Spirit Bears in the City' Vancouver, British Columbia

Three cities (Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria, British Columbia) took part in this highly anticipated public art event. The event featured eighty-eight bears that auctioned both live and on-line.

'Star Art' Lincoln, Nebraska

The Star City Art Project of 2006 helped to eliminate racism and empower women in the Lincoln area through the YWCA.

'Lions of Jerusalem' Peugeot, Israel

The lion, symbol of Jerusalem was the canvass for artists to convey their ideas. This 2002 event shows how public art is successfully approached in the middle east. More than 80 lions graced the city streets.

'We Let the Dogs Out' Athens, Georgia

You won't find any of these dogs in the pound, instead they were adopted by caring sponsors in Athens. This community public art program accomplished a greater love and appreciation for art no matter what its form.

'Turtles on Parade' Roswell, Georgia

This wonderful 2001 campaign celebrates cultural diversity while showcasing the artistic talents of students new to America.

'Suite Home Chicago' Chicago, Illinois

Read what one critic had to say about this controversial 2001 public art campaign. 'Suite Home Chicago was the sequel to the enormously successful 1999 'Cows on Parade' event.

'The Pride of Oshkosh' Oshkosh, Wisconsin

33 life-sized lion sculptures were placed around the Oshkosh community to help with art scholarships, the appreciation of public art and the Paine Center.

'Turtles Around Town' Mackinac Island, Michigan

These colorful seven foot turtles raised over $60,000 for local, non-profit organizations in 2004.

'The County Seats Project' Munster, Indiana

This unusual 2006 project revolved around seat sculptures made from re-cycled material.

'Pigs in Paradise' Venice, Florida

Its ok to make a pig of yourself in this Florida town, especially if you are an artist in 2004.

'The Great Northern Fish-In' Petroskey, Michigan

The American Red Cross of Northern Lower Michigan sponsored this summer, 2003 public art campaign. The goals were met by showcasing local artists, tourism and partnerships.

'Animal Scramble' Rochester, New York

In the winter of 2003 regional artists showed what they could do to promote the Greater Rochester community.

'The Art of Sailing' Petoskey, Michigan

The 'Art of Sailing' was the 2007 public art installment benefiting the Northern Lower Michigan Red Cross.

'Stray Cat Strut' Dearborn, Michigan

Cat lovers will love this 2005 public art event that raised awareness and funds for animal adoption and education.

'Shark Byte' San Jose, California

Six foot sharks were seen swimming around downtown San Jose in October, 2001. Proceeds benefited many diverse charitable groups.

'Houston Boot Scoot' Houston, Texas

In 2007 the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo raised awareness for its 75th anniversary by transforming large boots into works of art and displaying them throughout the Houston area.

'Turtle Trax' Vero Beach, Florida

Six foot turtles moved fast while raising money for this 2006 public art campaign. The event benefited the Mental Health Association in Indian River County.

American Art Parades

Full color, 192 pages, hard back edition, coffee table book of recent public art events throughout the U.S.